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BEACH PARTIES

Monte-Carlo Beach Club on Saadiyat island has launched three brand new events for the summer season.

Sunday’s Immaculate Sunset and Thursday’s Moon Flower Party have been cancelled to make room for some new themed parties. Already in place, there is a Ladies Night every Thursday from 4pm till late. From 8pm onwards, ladies receive complimentary drinks throughout the evening, while guys will have to pay Dh50 entry, which include two house beverages.

Vendredi House Sessions will happen, as the French name says, on Fridays (4pm to 4am). These are no French architecture workshops, but the longest parties Abu Dhabi has experienced! Or so the Club says! Resident DJ’s Melohman, Koast and Soulfisher will be spinning the tunes from dusk to dawn! Groups of six ladies or more will receive a free bubbly drink. Otherwise, the Club offers buy one get one free of the drink. Prior booking required.

Last but not least, Puesta Del Sol is bound to turn on the heat every Sunday afternoon. From 4pm to 7pm enjoy traditional Flamenco performances, dancers and a Spanish guitarist. After dark, from 7pm, resident DJ Melohman will take to the decks with a mix of Latin, house, Brazilian, funk, Nu Jazz and soulful beats. Award-winning chef Mathew Goodlet will host a live cooking demo of classic Spanish Paella each week. Paella and Sangria package are Dh99 per person.

ZOO SAFARIS

Zoo safaris will once again return to Al Ain Zoo this spring to offer children an exciting and educational experience. Organised by the Education Centre, the Spring Safaris allow children to explore and learn about wildlife and nature in the inspiring setting of Al Ain Zoo. The first Spring Safari session will take place from March 31 to April 4, and the second from April 7-11.

Spring Safari participants will enjoy a wide range of fun and interactive educational activities including meeting animal keepers, a zoo treasure hunt, team-building games, back-of-house tours, arts and crafts, gardening activities and more. Al Ain Zoo will also give children the chance to participate in animal talks and to enjoy close encounters with their favourite animals.

“The Zoo Safari programmes teach youngsters about wildlife and nature, encouraging their involvement in the global causes of protection and conservation. The success witnessed in these programmes over the past two years reflects their genuine enthusiasm for such causes,” said Mona Al Dhaheri, acting chief conservation and education officer at Al Ain Zoo.

The Al Ain Zoo Spring Safaris are open to 40 children, age seven to 12-year old. Each camp will run for five days from 8am to 1pm and it will cost Dh250 per child, which includes all activities in addition to refreshments, a snack and a goodie bag. Placements for the Al Ain Zoo Spring Safaris can be reserved by calling Al Ain Zoo’s Education Centre on 03-799 2444, or by sending an e-mail to education@awpr.ae.

DOMINGO AT THE PALACE

The concert has been sold out a couple of months ago and will stand by tickets at the door will be available, but it is worth a try! Plácido Domingo, live at Emirates Palace, is bound to be Abu Dhabi Festival’s most famous concert yet! The legendary opera singer and Unesco Goodwill Ambassador will perform here on March 20.

He has graced the world of opera for more than three decades, appearing in more roles than any other singer in history. Having performed in every major opera house in the world, his catalogue of recordings is also unrivalled.

Conducted by long-time collaborator Eugene Kohn, Domingo is accompanied by the Czech Philharmonic and soprano Ana María Martínez, returning to the festival after her acclaimed performance in the 2010 Puccini Festival Opera production, La Bohème.

For over a century, the Czech Philharmonic has represented the pinnacle of Czech cultural achievement. In 1896, Dvořák conducted its debut and in 1908, Mahler led the orchestra in the world premiere of his Symphony No.7. Today, the Czech Philharmonic performs far and wide including New York’s Carnegie Hall, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Philharmonie in Berlin and London’s Royal Festival Hall. Festival appearances include the BBC Proms, Berliner Festspiele, Lucerne Festival and Salzburger Festspiele.

With Spain as its Country of Honour, Abu Dhabi Festival 2013 welcomes the remarkable artist Plácido Domingo to the UAE capital as the centrepiece of its 10^th anniversary celebration.

Tickets for the concert are priced at Dh495 or Dh795. They include a pre-concert talk with Eugene Kohn. silvia@khaleejtimes.com